LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate GhanaWeb as Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sourcing, heavy reliance on sensational or celebrity-driven content, and minimal verification. We rate them as Least Biased politically, as their coverage lacks consistent ideological framing and primarily focuses on aggregated or entertainment news.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.5)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.9)
Country: Ghana
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
GhanaWeb is a news and information website based in Ghana, with operations also in Amsterdam, Netherlands. According to its About Us page, it is owned by AfricaWeb Holding, based in Accra, Ghana, and was launched online in 1999, evolving from a print magazine that began in 1994. The site aggregates news across politics, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle, and provides a platform for both original content and syndicated stories from Ghanaian radio, TV, and newspapers.
Read our profile on Ghana’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
GhanaWeb is owned by AfricaWeb Holding, which also operates MyNigeria and TanzaniaWeb. The company is a digital media firm focusing on African content and diaspora engagement. Revenue generated by advertising and sponsored content.
Analysis / Bias
GhanaWeb exhibits characteristics of a populist infotainment platform, often amplifying entertainment stories, viral content, and social media-driven narratives. For example, in the article “Solomon Owusu cautions Shatta Wale over Lamborghini controversy”, the tone is sensational and based entirely on the opinion of a U.S.-based Ghanaian activist. It includes no external links or documentation and quotes Shatta Wale’s previous claims without challenge or context. The site relies heavily on claims and direct quotes, often from celebrities.
Similarly, the story “Nobody should dare invite me to EOCO or come to my house – Shatta Wale warns Raymond Archer” is built entirely on a series of quotes from the celebrity’s social media post, lacking any verification or balance. These articles focus heavily on drama and conflict, using sensational language.
While political news does appear on the platform, it is often republished from external sources.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate GhanaWeb as Mixed for factual reporting due to poor sourcing, heavy reliance on sensational or celebrity-driven content, and minimal verification. We rate them as Least Biased politically, as their coverage lacks consistent ideological framing and primarily focuses on aggregated or entertainment news. (M. Huitsing 08/06/2025)
Source: https://www.ghanaweb.com/
Last Updated on August 6, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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